Table 4.

The reasons users report for visiting the patient forum (N=45).

Self-reported reasona	Value, n (%)
When I have a question about my illness	18 (40)
When I have heard new information about my illness	18 (40)
When I am curious about how other members are doing	16 (36)
When I observe new symptoms	14 (31)
When I have a lot of symptoms	6 (13)
When I feel insecure	5 (11)
Before making a medical choice	4 (9)
Because I enjoy the company	4 (9)
Because other members expect me to be there	2 (4)
When I feel lonely	1 (2)
It is part of my daily routine	1 (2)
I never use the forum anymore	1 (2)

^aMultiple answers were possible.